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Active Pursuits in Boston
The Department of Conservation & Recreation, or DCR (tel. 617/626-1250), oversees outdoor activities on public lands across the state through its divisions of Urban Parks &…
Active Pursuits in Virgin Islands
There's no rule that says you have to confine yourself to a beach chair within arm's length of the bar while visiting the Virgin Islands (though there's no rule against it, either).…
Suggested Itineraries in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico may be a small island but with its diverse geography and abundance of natural and cultural attractions, visitors rarely see all it has to offer, which takes some doing. You…
Active Pursuits in Puerto Rico
There are watersports opportunities throughout Puerto Rico, from San Juan's waterfront hotels to eastern resorts and the offshore islands of Vieques and Culebra all the way to the…
Regions in Brief in Puerto Rico
For a small island, Puerto Rico is a big place, with astounding geographic diversity squeezed into its 110*35-mile (177*56km) landmass. Beautiful beaches encircle its coastline, which…
Active Pursuits in St. Croix, USVI
Fun In The Surf & Sun St. Croix can offer many outdoor adventures. In the east, the terrain is rocky and arid, getting little water. But the western part of the island is lush,…
Active Pursuits in St. John, USVI
St. John offers some of the best snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming, fishing, hiking, sailing, and underwater photography in the Caribbean. The island is known for the Virgin Islands…
Active Pursuits in St. Thomas, USVI
Fishing -- The U.S. Virgins have excellent deep-sea fishing -- some 19 world records (eight for blue marlin) have been set in these waters. Outfitters abound at the major marinas like…
Active Pursuits in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach offers a wonderful variety of watersports, starting, of course, with its fine-sand beach for swimming. But note that between Memorial Day and Labor Day, no ball playing,…
Side Trips in Bordeaux
St-Emilion 40km (25 miles) E of Bordeaux Surrounded by vineyards, the village of St-Emilion sits on a ridge overlooking the Dordogne Valley. Aside from its famous wine, the town is a…
Active Pursuits in Nantucket
Bicycling Several lovely, paved bike paths radiate from the center of town to outlying beaches. The bike paths run about 6 1/4 miles west to Madaket, 3 1/2 miles south to Surfside, and…
Active Pursuits in Inuvik
Boot Lake Park is a 5-minute walk from downtown. It is a day-use park popular for hiking, kayaking, sightseeing, canoeing, and picnicking in the summer. During the winter, after the…
Active Pursuits in Banff National Park
The town of Banff may tempt you with high-end shopping, impressive restaurants, and a seemingly endless array of fudge shops, but you owe it to yourself to step out into the park's…
Active Pursuits in Cozumel
Cozumel’s main tourism attraction has long been its proximity to the Great Maya Reef, the world's second-longest barrier reef. Diving and snorkeling are both excellent from the shore…
Active Pursuits in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle BeachesThe main attraction here, and the reason people started visiting in the first place, is the beach. Myrtle Beach sand is mostly hard packed and the color of brown sugar,…
Active Pursuits in Vail
Vail doesn't shut down once the skiers go home. Instead, visitors and locals alike trade their skis for mountain bikes and hiking boots, and hit the trails again. The resort closes…
Active Pursuits in Fort Lauderdale
Boating In Fort Lauderdale Often called the “yachting capital of the world,” Fort Lauderdale provides ample opportunity for visitors to get out on the water, either along the…
Active Pursuits in Lexington, VA
The Lexington & Rockbridge Area Visitor Center publishes a useful guide, Rockbridge Outdoors, which gives a complete rundown of the area's active pursuits.An avid outdoorsman,…
Active Pursuits in Front Royal
Golf Front Royal has more golf courses than any other valley town. Duffers are welcome at the 27-hole Shenandoah Valley Golf Club (tel. 540/635-3588; www.svgcgolf.com), the 36-hole…
Active Pursuits in Cabo San Lucas
Although superb sportfishing is still a draw, there is more to do in Cabo than drop your line and wait for the Big One. World-class scuba diving, kayaking, and surfing are minutes away…
Organized Tours in Mazatlan
In addition to 3-hour city tours ($25), tour operators offer excursions to many colorful and interesting villages nearby, such as Concordia and Copala. Some towns date from the…
Active Pursuits in Mazatlan
To orient yourself, walk up and enjoy the panoramic view from El Faro, the famous lighthouse on the point at the south end of town. It's the second-highest lighthouse in the world…
Active Pursuits in Mont-Tremblant
Downhill Skiing The Mont-Tremblant ski resort (www.tremblant.ca) draws the biggest downhill crowds in the Laurentians and is repeatedly ranked as the top ski resort in eastern North…
Active Pursuits in Quebec City
Inside the city, Parc des Champs-de-Bataille (Battlefields Park; below) is the most popular park for bicycling and strolling. Just outside the city, lakes and hills provide countless…
Active Pursuits in Marettimo
HikingAvid hikers will find Marettimo's rugged profile quite seductive. No matter where you go, the views are to die for, and the aromas and sounds of this island are testament to…